Flight route
Cheap flights from Istanbul to Trabzon.
The fastest, cheapest way to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon (TZX). Non-stop fares from €45, average flight time around 1h 35m. Watch the route and we'll notify you when fares drop.
Duration
1h 35m
Distance
950 km
Fare from
€45
Airlines
3
Considering the bus?
We also track this corridor as a bus route — usually cheaper, often overnight, and saves you the airport transfer.
How to book Istanbul to Trabzon flights cheap
The Istanbul–Trabzon route is approximately 950 km — typical non-stop flight time 1h 35m. Multiple carriers operate the corridor, with frequencies ranging from a couple of times a week up to several daily rotations on the heaviest lanes.
Fares start around €45 on the cheapest day of the week — usually Tuesday or Wednesday for European routes. Book 5–8 weeks out for the best chance of catching a fare floor.
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Airlines on this route
- Turkish Airlines
- Pegasus
- AnadoluJet
Booking tips
- Departures from Istanbul are cheapest Tue–Wed; Friday/Sunday flights are routinely 20–30% pricier.
- Pre-06:00 morning departures are typically the cheapest slot of the day on long-haul routes.
- Check whether your fare lands at Trabzon's main hub or a secondary airport — the cab/transfer cost can erase your savings.
- Set a FrogSky price watch and we'll email you when the fare dips into your target band.